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More than 1,000 people through the doors of MP Richard Harrington's job fair already

drunkenduck says...12:03pm Thu 26 Jun 14

This event is a good thing to promote employment BUT... The organizers and the local Conservative councillor Linda Topping IS breaching people's Data Protection Act 1998 (ICO), by telling everybody who enters that they "must" write down all your personnel contact details to enter. These no ticks box option at the bottom that you wish to receive or not for further info and by whom, it says that this info so we can send you further info at the later date but doesn't say from who or what will be sent.

This event is a good thing to promote employment BUT...
The organizers and the local Conservative councillor Linda Topping IS breaching people's Data Protection Act 1998 (ICO), by telling everybody who enters that they "must" write down all your personnel contact details to enter.
These no ticks box option at the bottom that you wish to receive or not for further info and by whom, it says that this info so we can send you further info at the later date but doesn't say from who or what will be sent.drunkenduck

This event is a good thing to promote employment BUT... The organizers and the local Conservative councillor Linda Topping IS breaching people's Data Protection Act 1998 (ICO), by telling everybody who enters that they "must" write down all your personnel contact details to enter. These no ticks box option at the bottom that you wish to receive or not for further info and by whom, it says that this info so we can send you further info at the later date but doesn't say from who or what will be sent.

Score: 1

dented says...10:14pm Thu 26 Jun 14

drunkenduck wrote…

This event is a good thing to promote employment BUT... The organizers and the local Conservative councillor Linda Topping IS breaching people's Data Protection Act 1998 (ICO), by telling everybody who enters that they "must" write down all your personnel contact details to enter. These no ticks box option at the bottom that you wish to receive or not for further info and by whom, it says that this info so we can send you further info at the later date but doesn't say from who or what will be sent.

I had cause to pop in and drop off supplies and was told I couldn't enter until I'd filled in my name and email. The reason given was that they could know who was currently in there. Funny thing was I didn't have to sign out! I look forward to my unsolicited emails so that I can forward them to the ICO.

[quote][p][bold]drunkenduck[/bold] wrote:
This event is a good thing to promote employment BUT...
The organizers and the local Conservative councillor Linda Topping IS breaching people's Data Protection Act 1998 (ICO), by telling everybody who enters that they "must" write down all your personnel contact details to enter.
These no ticks box option at the bottom that you wish to receive or not for further info and by whom, it says that this info so we can send you further info at the later date but doesn't say from who or what will be sent.[/p][/quote]I had cause to pop in and drop off supplies and was told I couldn't enter until I'd filled in my name and email. The reason given was that they could know who was currently in there. Funny thing was I didn't have to sign out! I look forward to my unsolicited emails so that I can forward them to the ICO.dented

drunkenduck wrote…

This event is a good thing to promote employment BUT... The organizers and the local Conservative councillor Linda Topping IS breaching people's Data Protection Act 1998 (ICO), by telling everybody who enters that they "must" write down all your personnel contact details to enter. These no ticks box option at the bottom that you wish to receive or not for further info and by whom, it says that this info so we can send you further info at the later date but doesn't say from who or what will be sent.

I had cause to pop in and drop off supplies and was told I couldn't enter until I'd filled in my name and email. The reason given was that they could know who was currently in there. Funny thing was I didn't have to sign out! I look forward to my unsolicited emails so that I can forward them to the ICO.

Score: 0

garston tony says...8:29am Fri 27 Jun 14

I think it should be compulsory (unless they have a very very good and valid reason) that everyone receiving job seekers etc. should attend such events. Drop them a few extra quid even to cover travel costs. Anyone 'seeking' employment who didnt attend this event without a good reason should be asked if they are serious about finding work

I think it should be compulsory (unless they have a very very good and valid reason) that everyone receiving job seekers etc. should attend such events. Drop them a few extra quid even to cover travel costs.
Anyone 'seeking' employment who didnt attend this event without a good reason should be asked if they are serious about finding workgarston tony

I think it should be compulsory (unless they have a very very good and valid reason) that everyone receiving job seekers etc. should attend such events. Drop them a few extra quid even to cover travel costs. Anyone 'seeking' employment who didnt attend this event without a good reason should be asked if they are serious about finding work

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